At a Glance
Median Income
$38,819
$33,898 per capita
Home Value
$120,800
Zillow: $291,681
Median Rent
$806/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
5,753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Centuria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Centuria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Centuria a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Centuria residents earn a median household income of $38,819 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,898. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,311 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centuria is $120,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,681. Median rent is $806/month, with 40.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Centuria reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,753/100K.
Education
8.8% of adults in Centuria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centuria has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population897
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,819
Per Capita$33,898
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$2,185M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,800
Rent$806
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$291,681
Housing Units466
Rent Burden40.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property5,753/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,236 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband63.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Centuria was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.